attempt

[uh-tempt] / əˈtɛmpt /

NOUN

try, effort

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attack bid endeavor experiment pursuit shot struggle try

STRONG

crack exertion fling go header lick stab striving trial tryout undertaking venture whack workout

WEAK

all one's got dry run one's all one's darnedest one's level best

Antonyms

STRONGEST

retreat surrender

WEAK

certainty laziness success

VERB

try, make effort

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pursue seek solicit tackle undertake

STRONG

aim attack endeavor essay experiment push strive venture

WEAK

do level best exert oneself give a fling give a whirl give best shot give it a go give it a try give old college try go the limit have a crack have a go at make a run at shoot the works take a stab at take best shot take on try one's hand at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forget neglect

STRONG

be idle

WEAK

be lazy

Example Sentences

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“We simply attempt to be fearful when others are greedy and to be greedy only when others are fearful.”

From Barron's

Newcastle had even attempted to pull out one or two stops to convince Carrick to join.

From BBC

Brent crude oil has surged after an effective halt to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, following Iranian threats to attack vessels attempting passage, the Commerzbank analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Watson had appeared unsteady in the aftermath of the collision, failing in an initial attempt to stand from a kneeling position.

From BBC

Iranian media reported on Monday that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corp. had closed the Strait of Hormuz, promising to fire on any ship that attempts to traverse it, according to a Reuters report.

From MarketWatch

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